According to John Locke you have basic rights in a state of nature - what are these rights?
Life, liberty and property
100
What term describes the type of government which has restrains placed on their power (EX: checks and balances)
limited government
100
Classical republicanism is a theory that the best kind of society promotes the ______________?
common good
100
During the ____________ there were different classes in society and people who belonged to that group were stuck in their group and could not move up in life.
Middle Ages
200
Concept or process which deals with solving public problems/issues is known as?
Public Policy
200
According to Locke what law do we all follow in a state of nature without even realizing it because out conscience compel us to?
law of nature
200
The Founders believed that in order to prevent the misuse of power by government what system needed to be put in place?
separation of powers
200
What term is defined as individuals setting aside their personal interest to promote what's best of the community?
civic virtue
200
What historical period is known as a "re-birth" and revival of intellectual life?
Renaissance
300
The ability to control or direct something or someone is known as?
power
300
What term describes the traits of personality and character that all people posses?
human nature
300
True constitutional governments consider the constitution as a form of ___________ law.
higher OR fundamental
300
Teaching people to be virtuous is not an easy task so CR promotes what type of education?
moral
300
During the ___________ people could now have a direct relationship with God and did not have to rely on the church because the Bible was printed in different languages.
Protestant Reformation
400
Power combined with the right to use that power is known as?
Authority
400
According to the natural rights philosophy the main purpose of government is to
protect people's rights
400
What system of government has representative democracy?
republic
400
What do classical republicans fear will form as a result of diversity?
factions
400
What economic system allows individuals to own the means of production, have more economic freedom and not have government interference?
Capitalism
500
Give 1 of the 4 arguments to justify the authority of rulers and government.
Birth, Knowledge, Consent of the Governed, Supreme Being
500
What term describes the agreement made by people to give up some of their rights to a government to make and enforce laws?
social contract
500
According to the true meaning of democracy the ultimate authority lies with the _______ (not "people")
majority
500
What new form of government did the Founders create when they refined classical republicanism?
representative democracy
500
During the ___________ discoveries made in the natural world was applied to improving government and social institutions.